Neville: Arsenal's title challenge has been "pathetic"

Gary Neville has branded Chelsea's pursuers “pathetic” for failing to put up a sustained fight in the Premier League race.

Jose Mourinho's side are one win away from the title after their 3-1 win over Leicester on Wednesday and will be crowned champions with a win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Despite topping the table throughout the campaign, Chelsea have been branded boring for their perceived pragmatic and cautious style under Mourinho.

But ex-Manchester United captain Neville, now an analyst for Sky Sports, said it was the chasing pack who deserved criticism – including his former club.

“I don’t get it at all,” said Neville. If we’re criticising anybody it should be the pathetic attempt at chasing them this season and putting up a fight.

“I have to say Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have got to do so much better next season."

Maitland-Niles' mum: I've not been banned

The mother of Arsenal youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles insists she has NOT been banned by the club.

Police were called to the Gunners' London Colney training ground last month, and arrested Jule Niles on suspicion of assaulting two people.

Arsene Wenger's negotiator, Dick Law, was reportedly struck after having a meeting about the player.

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She was later released, with Hertfordshire police confirming that "no further action to be taken against her".

It has been reported that Niles had been banned from watching games by Arsenal. She told MirrorFootball that she has received no official word of any sanction from the club and is still allowed to drop him off and collect him from training.